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4. VIETNAMESE BOAT PEOPLE

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AMNESTY REPORT

We have received a copy of Amnesty Report and are studying it carefully.

We are seeking views of Hong Kong Government on a number of specific points arising from the

report.

Screening

Confident that the screening procedure is fair and thorough and that genuine refugees will not be returned to Vietnam. Ennals/Raison Report has confirmed that no refugees have been

returned.

- We have consistently made clear that the screening process has been divised with the full cooperation of the UNHCR who can attend interviews and, through the exercise of their mandate, reverse any decision. on individuals that they are not happy with.

Our aim is to balance an applicant's right to a quick decision against the need to ensure that examination of cases is fair and thorough.